Noisy Pitta
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NameNoisy Pitta
Common NameNoisy Pitta
Scientific NamePitta versicolor
FamilyPittidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)95
Plumage DetailsFeatures a bright green back and wings, a black head with a chestnut crown and nape, and buffy-orange underparts. It has a distinctive black band across the breast and a bright scarlet vent, with a prominent pale blue patch on the wing.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a loud, clear, and often repeated 'walk-to-work' or 'kwa-kwa' whistle, typically given at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, rainforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to eastern Australia, ranging from northern Queensland south to northeastern New South Wales.
Identifying FeaturesBright green back and wings, Black head with chestnut crown, Buffy-orange underparts with black breast band, Scarlet vent, Loud 'walk-to-work' call, Ground-dwelling behavior in dense forest
Description
The Noisy Pitta is a plump, ground-dwelling bird with long legs and a short tail, known for its vibrant, yet often cryptic, plumage. It forages in the leaf litter of rainforests, often heard before it is seen.
